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Contempt petition filed in Bombay High Court against Pune Police Commissioner over ignored noise‑pollution orders
✍️ TOI City
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 10:39 AM
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A contempt petition has been lodged in the Bombay High Court accusing the Pune police commissioner of neglecting court‑mandated steps to curb noise pollution, despite studies showing persistent excess levels over three years.
The Bombay High Court on Thursday received a contempt petition targeting the Pune police commissioner for allegedly failing to implement the court's directives aimed at reducing noise pollution in the city. The petitioners argue that the commissioner ignored binding directions issued by the High Court on August 20, 2024, which mandated specific measures to bring ambient sound levels within prescribed limits.
Recent studies cited in the filing indicate that noise levels across Pune have consistently exceeded the legal thresholds for the past three years, underscoring a systemic lapse in enforcement. The petitioners also note that earlier complaints lodged directly with the police commissioner did not result in any corrective action, prompting them to seek judicial intervention.
By filing the contempt plea, the petitioners seek to compel the police department to comply with the court's orders and to impose penalties for non‑compliance. The move highlights ongoing challenges in enforcing environmental regulations within Maharashtra and signals a willingness to use the judiciary to address administrative inertia.
The case is expected to be heard in the coming weeks, and the outcome could set a precedent for how environmental directives are enforced by law‑enforcement agencies in the state.
Recent studies cited in the filing indicate that noise levels across Pune have consistently exceeded the legal thresholds for the past three years, underscoring a systemic lapse in enforcement. The petitioners also note that earlier complaints lodged directly with the police commissioner did not result in any corrective action, prompting them to seek judicial intervention.
By filing the contempt plea, the petitioners seek to compel the police department to comply with the court's orders and to impose penalties for non‑compliance. The move highlights ongoing challenges in enforcing environmental regulations within Maharashtra and signals a willingness to use the judiciary to address administrative inertia.
The case is expected to be heard in the coming weeks, and the outcome could set a precedent for how environmental directives are enforced by law‑enforcement agencies in the state.